Girona 1–2 Arsenal: Player Ratings As Gunners Secure Champions League Round of 16, Arsenal, with a rotated squad, defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase Gunners teenager Ethan Nwaneri scores winner at Girona on full Champions League debut…

Arsenal’s young talent Ethan Nwaneri netted the decisive goal during his full Champions League debut against Girona.

In the match that concluded the league phase, Arsenal triumphed over Girona with a score of 2-1, securing their place in the round of 16.

Fielding a significantly altered lineup, Arsenal initially fell behind as Arnaut Danjuma scored from outside the box. However, Mikel Arteta’s team quickly turned the tide, with Jorginho converting a penalty and Nwaneri curling a shot into the far corner, giving Arsenal a lead at halftime.

In the second half, Girona believed they had equalized through Cristhian Stuani, but the goal was disallowed by VAR due to an offside call. Raheem Sterling had a chance to extend the lead from the penalty spot, but his effort was thwarted. The match concluded with Arsenal winning 2-1, finishing third in the league phase.

This victory ensures that Arsenal advances directly to the round of 16, avoiding a two-legged playoff. The team can now concentrate on regaining fitness, preparing for the Carabao Cup semifinals, and pursuing Liverpool in the Premier League.

Below are the player ratings from Arsenal’s final league phase match.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Girona (4-3-3)

Ratings Provided by Fotmob

Player

Rating

GK: Neto

5.0/10

RB: Thomas Partey

7.2/10

CB: Gabriel Magalhães

6.7/10

CB: Jakub Kiwior

6.7/10

LB: Riccardo Calafiori

7.5/10

CM: Mikel Merino

7.5/10

CM: Jorginho

7.6/10

CM: Martin Ødegaard

7.3/10

RW: Ethan Nwaneri

7.6/10

ST: Leandro Trossard

7.8/10

LW: Raheem Sterling

6.7/10

SUB: Jurrien Timber (46′ for Partey)

6.8/10

SUB: Myles Lewis-Skelly (70′ for Calafiori)

6.5/10

SUB: Kai Havertz (70′ for Trossard)

6.4/10

SUB: Declan Rice (81′ for Jorginho)

6.2/10

SUB: Gabriel Martinelli (87′ for Nwaneri)